Congressional Powers

Congressional Powers

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Social Studies

8th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Term that describes the implied powers of the Federal government under the Constitution

Back

Necessary & Proper

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Powers of the Federal government, not specifically stated, based on "necessary and proper" clause, Elastic Clause

Back

Implied Powers

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Term that describes how the Constitution is able to "stretch" and adapt to change over time

Back

Elastic Clause

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is a special power given to the Senate? Options: pass constitutional amendments, introduce tax increase bills, approving presidential appointments, bring charges for impeachment

Back

approving presidential appointments

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Powers such as coining money, collecting taxes, and raising armed forces are considered...

Back

Expressed Powers

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of law makes an act a crime after it has been committed?

Back

Ex Post Facto Law

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

an order that makes sure prisoners are told why they are being held

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Back

writ of habeas corpus

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